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David Hockney paintings in Cologne

British · 1937–present

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2 works across 1 institution

Cologne's Museum Ludwig holds 2 works by David Hockney (1937–present) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.

Hockney is one of the most celebrated British artists of the 20th century, associated with Pop Art but working prolifically across painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and digital media. He is best known for his California swimming pool paintings and his large-scale Yorkshire landscape series.

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Cologne · 2 works on display

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Sonnenbadender

c. 1966

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Sonnenbadender

Museum Ludwig

c. 1966

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Q133097458

c. 1984

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Q133097458

Museum Ludwig

c. 1984

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David Hockney

British · Pop Art / Contemporary · 1937–present

Hockney is one of the most celebrated British artists of the 20th century, associated with Pop Art but working prolifically across painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and digital media. He is best known for his California swimming pool paintings and his large-scale Yorkshire landscape series.

Key works

A Bigger SplashMr and Mrs Clark and PercyA Bigger Grand Canyon
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Frequently asked questions

How many David Hockney paintings are on display in Cologne?

Our current data shows 2 David Hockney paintings on display in Cologne, spread across the Museum Ludwig. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.

Which museum in Cologne has the most David Hockney paintings?

Museum Ludwig holds all 2 known David Hockney works in Cologne.

Where else can I see David Hockney's paintings?

David Hockney's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for David Hockney

Planning your visit to Cologne

Cologne's art institutions cluster around the old town near the Cathedral — the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, the Ludwig Museum, and the Kolumba are all within easy walking distance. The Ludwig Museum has one of Europe's finest collections of 20th-century art. The KölnCard offers museum discounts and public transport.

Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.